Informal Summit of German Speaking Countries 2025

4 September 2025 - 5 September 2025

King Philippe & Queen Mathilde were in Switzerland for the 21st informal meeting of German speaking countries, this time presided by Swiss Bundespräsident Karin Keller-Sutter. 

Thursday 4 September 2025

Meeting with President Karin Keller-Sutter.

The King and Queen happened to bump into the Belgian Red Devils at their hotel, only hours before the match against Liechtenstein, which Belgium won 6-0.

Later in the day the participants had dinner at Bad Ragaz.

From left to right: German President's wife Elke Budenbender, Queen Mathilde, Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, King Philippe, Switzerland's President Karin Keller-Sutter & husband Morten Keller, Prince Alois & Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein, Austria's President Alexander van der Bellen and his wife Doris Schmidauer.

Friday 5 September 2025

The heads of state of Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein discussed European competitiveness during a train ride to Sankt Gallen. Upon arrival they visited textile company Akris, as well as Sank Gallen's cathedral and abbey library. 

Saying their goodbyes. Next year's meeting will be hosted by Austria!